New York

Fulton

53,324
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Fulton

Fulton, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 18,049. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 53,324.

Its recorded population peaked at 55,531 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Mohawk Valley Raid – Stone Arabia 1742, Raid on Springfield (Dimond Hill, NY), Battle of Johnstown (1781), and 26 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202053,324
201055,531
200055,073
199054,191
198055,153
197052,637
196051,304
195051,021
194048,597
193046,560
192044,927
191044,534
190042,842
189037,650
188030,985
187027,064
186024,162
185020,171
184018,049
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Fulton

Military engagements that took place in Fulton, New York.

Mohawk Valley Raid – Stone Arabia 1742
1742
Raid on Springfield (Dimond Hill, NY)
1780
Battle of Johnstown (1781)
1781
Skirmish at Johnstown (1781)
1781
Battle of Johnstown
1781

Historic places in Fulton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Fulton, New York.

Rice, Oliver, House
Mayfield
Fulton County Courthouse
Johnstown
Kingsboro Historic District
Gloversville
First United Methodist Church
Gloversville
Garoga Site
Ephratah
Kane Mountain Fire Observation Station
Caroga
US Post Office-Johnstown
Johnstown
Klock Site
Ephratah
Chamberlain, Benjamin, House
Johnstown
Dolge Company Factory Complex
Dolgeville
Gloversville Free Library
Gloversville
Johnson Hall
Johnstown
Pagerie, Smith, Site
Ephratah
Shew, Godfrey, House
Fish House
Sacandaga Railroad Station
Sacadaga Park
St. John's Episcopal Church
Johnstown
Oppenheim and St. Johnsville Union Society Church
Crum Creek
Hotel Broadalbin
Broadalbin
Northville Historic District
Northville
Fulton County Jail
Johnstown
Downtown Gloversville Historic District
Gloversville
Gloversville Armory
Gloversville
Knox Mansion
Johnstown
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Frequently asked about Fulton

When does Fulton first appear in the US census?
Fulton, New York first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 18,049.
What is the population of Fulton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Fulton had a recorded population of 53,324.
When did Fulton's population peak?
Fulton's recorded population peaked at 55,531 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Fulton?
5 documented military engagements took place in Fulton, including Mohawk Valley Raid – Stone Arabia 1742, Raid on Springfield (Dimond Hill, NY), Battle of Johnstown (1781).
How many historic places are in Fulton?
26 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fulton, New York.
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